We're a husband and wife design team located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. We draw inspiration from nature around us, Colonial Craftsmanship, and Danish Modern/MCM influences to create a colorful fusion we call Virginia Modern.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

RATTAN + BAMBOO = COOL DECOR FOR A HOT CLIMATE

Who hasn't dreamt of living in a tropical climate? Never having to deal with ice and snow again. Wearing next to nothing while lounging away the day. Sexy night time strolls along the beach. Flowers, flowers and more tropical flowers. The dream is available to everyone....all you need do is decorate with rattan and bamboo.....let's see...

Bamboo and rattan are a natural choice for a porch.

Or....bring the outdoors in with bamboo/rattan furniture in the living room.

Green and fairly inexpensive, Bamboo is also quite strong and can be used for the actual construction of furniture as well as flooring and counter tops.

A member of the grass family, bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants in the world.

How about faux bamboo? Fauxboo?

There are no words for how much I love love love the color of these cushions.

Rattan furniture has a breezy and relaxed quality and accepts paint and stain quite well making it great for kitchens, porches and informal areas.

Check out the blue crab lamps.

A little bit country (the bed) and a little bit rock and roll (the silver table).

You know how the phrase "paradise found" is way way overused? Can you think of a better one?

Do you decorate with bamboo and rattan? Live in a tropical climate? Are you a panda bear? They eat bamboo you know, and only bamboo, silly bears.